123Europe as your one-stop EU business partner
We help companies from outside the EU to enter the EU market by offering a one-stop solution. You sell your product, we take care of the rest!
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Commerce platform
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Lease your BV
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Own your BV
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| Best suited for | Entrepreneurs taking their first steps into the EU market | Growing companies ready for their own EU presence with minimal investment | Established businesses, ready for their next step |
| Time to operational | 1 week | 2-4 weeks | 3-6 weeks |
| Startup cost | € 250 | € 850 | € 3000 incl. 1 UBO |
| Monthly costs | € 50 + 10% of your order value + 3PL cost | € 150 + 3PL cost | € 300 + 3PL |
| EU presence | Operate under your brand, legally represented by 123Europe | Your brand operates under its own Dutch BV name | Your brand operates under its own Dutch BV name |
| Maximum products | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Order flow | Manually through 123Europe's order platform | Through 123Europe's order platform | Custom integration |
| What you get | Full access to the EU market under de legal entity of 123Europe | A new Dutch BV, managed by 123Europe | A new Dutch BV, managed by 123Europe on your behalf |
| Legal setup | You operate under 123Europe's legal entity | A new BV is incorporated by 123Europe and leased to you | A new BV is incorporated solely for you |
| Ownership | No ownership | 123Europe owns the BV initially; you have a contractual call option on the shares that you can exercise at any time | You own 100% of the shares and are company director |
| Taxes | Covered by 123Europe | Your BV has its own tax, EORI and VAT registration | Your BV has its own tax, EORI and VAT registration |
| Accounting | Responsibility for, and fully handled by 123Europe | Managed by 123Europe, with full visibility for you | Managed by 123Europe, with full visibility for you |
| Financial transactions | 123Europe's payment system | Your BV has its own bank and merchant accounts | Your BV has its own bank and merchant accounts |
| Contract duration | Max. 18 months | 24 to max. 36 months | Indefinite |
| Transition path | Your next step would be a Lease-your-BV or Own-your-BV | When exercising the call option on the shares, you will advance to the Own-Your-BV service | Multiple warehousing locations in the EU |
| Key advantage | Fast entry, minimal paperwork, full compliance | Your own European business entity with minimal investment | Complete autonomy and ownership |
How to get started
Just 3 simple steps get you into the European Union:
We lay the foundation
We advise on your Dutch company structure and act as your intermediary with the Dutch authorities.
You ship in your products
After your company is formed we are ready to receive your products into our warehouse.
You sell & we fulfill
You make your sales and we will make sure that your orders are shipped out accurately and quickly.
How we work
At 123Europe we prioritise integrity. We are committed to innovation. Client satisfaction is at the heart of what we do and we strive to exceed expectations. We value collaboration, believing that the best results come from working together.
Your dedicated account manager will thoroughly discuss your goals for the European market, the appropriate business structure, and what is needed to give you a healthy and successful start.